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Buddha Figurine Of Cast Brass

Donor Name:
President Harry S. Truman  Search this
Culture:
Nepalese (Nepali)  Search this
Object Type:
Figure
Place:
Nepal, Asia
Accession Date:
5 Apr 1948
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
176534
USNM Number:
E385999-0
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Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3b00768da-7244-478b-8af5-8cd99e184f58
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8419996
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Cast Of An Earthenware Horse Figurine

Donor Name:
Department Of Anthropology  Search this
Culture:
Nepalese (Nepali)  Search this
Object Type:
Cast
Place:
West, Nepal, Asia
Accession Date:
10 Jan 1950
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
185450
USNM Number:
E387348-0
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Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/345c06ffe-7bf7-449d-8dce-d9fec5d4fbe5
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8421210

Child's Bell Anklets

Donor Name:
Dr. Mary Slusser  Search this
Culture:
Newar, Kusle Caste  Search this
Object Type:
Anklet
Place:
Patan Village, Central, Mahakali, Nepal, Asia
Accession Date:
29 Nov 1966
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
268900
USNM Number:
E406527-0
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Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/344c51338-f89b-4f60-a42c-17de72239957
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edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8436361
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Woman's Anklets

Donor Name:
Dr. Mary Slusser  Search this
Culture:
Newar, Kusle Caste  Search this
Object Type:
Anklet
Place:
Patan Village, Mahakali, Nepal, Asia
Accession Date:
29 Nov 1966
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
268900
USNM Number:
E406534-0
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Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3713c2aca-2e4e-451c-b371-be83fee7f1e7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8436370

Sarangi (Musical Instrument)

Collector:
John T. Hitchcock  Search this
Donor Name:
Catharine McClellan  Search this
Object Type:
Lute
Place:
Pokahara, Kaski district, Gandaki Zone, Nepal, Asia
Accession Date:
14 Jun 2005
Collection Date:
1960 to 1969
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
2032229
USNM Number:
E433335-0
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Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3fc8fca27-bf51-47ba-9109-0ac0d8380155
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_11623318
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Sarangi (Musical Instrument)

Collector:
John T. Hitchcock  Search this
Donor Name:
Catharine McClellan  Search this
Object Type:
Lute
Place:
Pokahara, Kaski district, Gandaki Zone, Nepal, Asia
Accession Date:
14 Jun 2005
Collection Date:
1960 to 1969
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
2032229
USNM Number:
E433336-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3ca58c3e6-e623-4700-b82e-c4ab3cca7c1b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_11623320
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Sarangi (Musical Instrument) with Bow

Collector:
John T. Hitchcock  Search this
Donor Name:
Catharine McClellan  Search this
Object Type:
Lute
Place:
Kihun, Tanahu District, Gandaki Zone, Nepal, Asia
Accession Date:
14 Jun 2005
Collection Date:
1960 to 1969
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
2032229
USNM Number:
E433337-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3fe25f1db-793c-4f54-b647-1d708e74da5f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_11623322
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Vasudhara ("Bearer of Gems")

Medium:
Gilt copper with semi-precious stones and traces of vermilion
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 20.9 x 16.1 x 14.9 cm (8 1/4 x 6 5/16 x 5 7/8 in)
Type:
Sculpture
Origin:
Nepal
Date:
dated 1082
Topic:
casting  Search this
gilding  Search this
inlay (process)  Search this
metal  Search this
Buddhism  Search this
lotus  Search this
mantra  Search this
Nepal  Search this
Vasudhara  Search this
South Asian and Himalayan Art  Search this
goddess  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Susanne K. Bennet in memory of Felicja "Lusia" Arendt (1928-1942?)
Accession Number:
S2012.2
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
On View:
Sackler Gallery 22a: The Art of Knowing in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Himalayas
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye350359a3b-d4bd-4aa6-88f5-826b0898279d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fsg_S2012.2

Door Decoration

Donor Name:
Tsering R. Lhungay  Search this
Length - Object:
26 cm
Width - Object:
8.6 cm
Depth - Object:
4 mm
Culture:
Tibetan  Search this
Object Type:
Door Fitting
Place:
Tibet, Asia
Accession Date:
17 Aug 1978
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
332885
USNM Number:
E420071-0
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Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/35e090d02-1e53-4e39-9ed0-c6ba1e87dd30
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8452616
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Sakyamuni Buddha seated on a lion throne

Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 18 x 7.7 x 7 cm (7 1/16 x 3 1/16 x 2 3/4 in)
Type:
Sculpture
Origin:
China
Date:
ca. 480
Period:
Period of Division
Topic:
casting  Search this
gilding  Search this
metal  Search this
bronze  Search this
Buddhism  Search this
Period of Division (220 - 589)  Search this
China  Search this
throne  Search this
Shakyamuni  Search this
abhaya mudra  Search this
Chinese Art  Search this
Charles Lang Freer collection  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Accession Number:
F1909.265
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye37ef7fae1-8218-4664-9e0c-56dd6ded0e1b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fsg_F1909.265
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Buddha Mile (Maitreya)

Medium:
Bronze and gilt
Dimensions:
H x W x D (overall): 29.3 x 13.2 x 7.4 cm (11 9/16 x 5 3/16 x 2 15/16 in)
Type:
Sculpture
Origin:
China
Date:
Dated 451
Period:
Liu Song dynasty
Topic:
casting  Search this
gilding  Search this
metal  Search this
bronze  Search this
Buddhism  Search this
Liu Song dynasty (420 - 479)  Search this
Maitreya Buddha  Search this
China  Search this
mandorla  Search this
dhyana mudra  Search this
Chinese Art  Search this
Charles Lang Freer collection  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Accession Number:
F1911.121a-b
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Data Source:
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye37c35526c-df41-4251-bbed-29260687d8ac
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fsg_F1911.121a-b
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Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin)

Medium:
Bronze with gilding
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 15 × 5.3 × 4.9 cm (5 15/16 × 2 1/16 × 1 15/16 in)
Type:
Sculpture
Origin:
probably Shaanxi province, China
Date:
700-750 CE
Period:
Tang dynasty
Topic:
casting  Search this
gilding  Search this
metal  Search this
bronze  Search this
Buddhism  Search this
bodhisattva  Search this
Tang dynasty (618 - 907)  Search this
Avalokiteshvara  Search this
Guanyin  Search this
China  Search this
Chinese Art  Search this
Charles Lang Freer collection  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Accession Number:
F1911.124
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Data Source:
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye3ee67cf64-51b9-480f-927a-73e41693ee2a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fsg_F1911.124
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Standing Bodhisattva Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara)

Medium:
Bronze with gilding
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 24.9 x 8.8 x 5.9 cm (9 13/16 x 3 7/16 x 2 5/16 in)
Type:
Sculpture
Origin:
China
Date:
700-750
Period:
Early Tang dynasty
Topic:
casting  Search this
gilding  Search this
metal  Search this
bronze  Search this
Buddhism  Search this
bodhisattva  Search this
Tang dynasty (618 - 907)  Search this
Avalokiteshvara  Search this
Guanyin  Search this
China  Search this
kundika  Search this
Chinese Art  Search this
Charles Lang Freer collection  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Accession Number:
F1913.44a-c
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
On View:
Freer Gallery 17: Promise of Paradise
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Data Source:
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye37af53733-a42d-4808-b89a-22a8f67ec406
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fsg_F1913.44a-c
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Buddhist altarpiece

Medium:
Bronze with gilding
Dimensions:
H x W (with stand): 32.1 x 14.1 cm (12 5/8 x 5 9/16 in)
Type:
Sculpture
Origin:
China
Date:
597
Period:
Sui dynasty
Topic:
casting  Search this
gilding  Search this
metal  Search this
bronze  Search this
Buddhism  Search this
Buddha  Search this
bodhisattva  Search this
Sui dynasty (581 - 618)  Search this
lotus  Search this
China  Search this
abhaya mudra  Search this
varada mudra  Search this
Chinese Art  Search this
Charles Lang Freer collection  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Accession Number:
F1914.21a-h
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Data Source:
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye35d9229d6-a0e9-4a85-b9fb-439ecd96c587
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fsg_F1914.21a-h

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin)

Medium:
Bronze with gilding
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 13.8 × 4.8 × 3.6 cm (5 7/16 × 1 7/8 × 1 7/16 in)
Type:
Sculpture
Origin:
China
Date:
618-907
Period:
Tang dynasty
Topic:
casting  Search this
gilding  Search this
metal  Search this
bronze  Search this
Buddhism  Search this
bodhisattva  Search this
Tang dynasty (618 - 907)  Search this
Avalokiteshvara  Search this
Guanyin  Search this
willow tree  Search this
China  Search this
kundika  Search this
Chinese Art  Search this
Charles Lang Freer collection  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Accession Number:
F1916.250
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye32b93aa4d-4392-433a-b258-66b42155da7d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fsg_F1916.250

Monk carrying a reliquary

Medium:
Gilt bronze
Dimensions:
H x W x D (assembled): 13.6 × 5.5 × 5 cm (5 3/8 × 2 3/16 × 2 in)
Type:
Sculpture
Origin:
China
Date:
618-907
Period:
Tang dynasty
Topic:
casting  Search this
gilding  Search this
metal  Search this
bronze  Search this
Buddhism  Search this
Tang dynasty (618 - 907)  Search this
China  Search this
monk  Search this
Chinese Art  Search this
Charles Lang Freer collection  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Accession Number:
F1916.467a-b
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye34f8e4b8d-ed65-4e4a-a2cd-8ac03b088100
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fsg_F1916.467a-b
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Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin)

Medium:
Bronze with gilding
Dimensions:
H x W: 10.8 x 3.8 cm (4 1/4 x 1 1/2 in)
Type:
Sculpture
Origin:
China
Date:
618-907
Period:
Tang dynasty
Topic:
casting  Search this
gilding  Search this
metal  Search this
bronze  Search this
Buddhism  Search this
bodhisattva  Search this
Tang dynasty (618 - 907)  Search this
Avalokiteshvara  Search this
Guanyin  Search this
China  Search this
Chinese Art  Search this
Charles Lang Freer collection  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Accession Number:
F1917.159
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye39a7afe7c-4929-4f1b-a60a-67804e04eebc
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fsg_F1917.159
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Sri Cakrasamvara and Vajravarahi

Medium:
Copper, gilt, jewel inlay
Dimensions:
H x W x D (overall): 16.1 x 14.1 x 6.7 cm (6 5/16 x 5 9/16 x 2 5/8 in)
Type:
Sculpture
Origin:
Nepal
Date:
16th-17th century
Topic:
casting  Search this
gilding  Search this
inlay (process)  Search this
metal  Search this
Buddhism  Search this
moon  Search this
drum  Search this
vajra  Search this
Nepal  Search this
skull  Search this
Akshobhya Buddha  Search this
Vajravarahi  Search this
South Asian and Himalayan Art  Search this
Chakrasamvara  Search this
Credit Line:
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Accession Number:
F1924.10
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye315a535c4-c740-4cfb-8689-8ce349ae1f67
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fsg_F1924.10
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The Buddhas Prabhutaratna and Sakyamuni seated sided by side

Medium:
Gilt bronze
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 21.8 x 14.1 x 5.5 cm (8 9/16 x 5 9/16 x 2 3/16 in)
Type:
Sculpture
Origin:
China
Date:
dated 609
Period:
Sui dynasty
Topic:
casting  Search this
gilding  Search this
metal  Search this
bronze  Search this
Buddhism  Search this
Sui dynasty (581 - 618)  Search this
China  Search this
Shakyamuni  Search this
Prabhutaratna Buddha  Search this
abhaya mudra  Search this
varada mudra  Search this
Chinese Art  Search this
Credit Line:
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Accession Number:
F1945.30
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye38e6f66b9-2d9f-4eac-b1ad-00e397d9a923
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fsg_F1945.30
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Buddha Bhaisajyaguru (Yao shih fo)

Medium:
Gilt bronze
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 12.8 × 4.2 × 3.7 cm (5 1/16 × 1 5/8 × 1 7/16 in)
Type:
Sculpture
Origin:
China
Date:
ca. 500
Period:
Period of Division, Northern Wei dynasty
Topic:
casting  Search this
gilding  Search this
metal  Search this
bronze  Search this
Buddhism  Search this
Period of Division (220 - 589)  Search this
Northern Wei dynasty (386 - 534)  Search this
China  Search this
Buddha Bhaisajyaguru  Search this
abhaya mudra  Search this
Chinese Art  Search this
Credit Line:
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Accession Number:
F1945.31
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye3154df197-8410-4ca6-957e-1dda0b452ab3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fsg_F1945.31
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